The master said that tomorrow's class will be moved outside.
He said that traditional Chinese medicine emphasizes 'observation, listening, questioning, and pulse-taking,' so tomorrow we will go out to observe people.
Duoduo was very excited. It was her first time hearing that they could have classes outside!
Master Zhang's methods are quite unique!
Duoduo also nodded.
Yes, yes!
At this moment, the door curtain was lifted, and Lianxin ran in.
Princess Consort... Princess Consort...
Lianxin seemed to have run all the way here, panting non-stop.
Catch your breath and speak slowly. It's not like the sky is falling.
It was the Princess Consort of Pingyang's first time seeing her maid lose her composure like this.
Princess Consort, the Prince... the Prince...
Lianxin clutched her chest, unable to form a complete sentence for a long time.
Hearing the word "Prince," the Princess Consort of Pingyang stood up in fright.
What happened to the Prince? Speak quickly, Lianxin!
Lianxin swallowed hard.
The Prince, he has returned!
The Princess Consort of Pingyang let out a long sigh of relief.
She was scared to death!
She had thought something had happened to the Prince of Pingyang!
Why has the Prince returned?
In an instant, the Princess Consort of Pingyang felt very surprised again.
She casually draped an outer garment over her shoulders and walked toward the front courtyard.
Duoduo also hurriedly followed.
It's so late. Why has your father come back at this hour?
Could it be that something happened?
Did something really happen to your father?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang said to Duoduo as she walked.
The more she spoke, the more panicked she felt. No matter how she looked at it, this matter seemed abnormal.
Thinking of this, her footsteps couldn't help but quicken.
Duoduo couldn't keep up, so she had to stretch her short little legs to chase after her with all her might.
Just as she reached the front courtyard, the Princess Consort of Pingyang saw Lingyu pushing the Prince of Pingyang inside.
Your Highness!
The Princess Consort of Pingyang hurried her steps and ran over.
Greetings, Your Highness! Are you feeling unwell anywhere?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang looked the Prince of Pingyang up and down in a panic.
I am fine. Where is Duoduo?
The Prince of Pingyang looked behind the Princess Consort of Pingyang.
Father, I'm here!
Duoduo ran over from a distance on her short little legs.
Greetings, Father. You've returned?
Duoduo ran up to the Prince of Pingyang and curtsied to him.
The Prince of Pingyang waved his hand.
To the study.
Father, let me push you!
Duoduo ran to the back of the wheelchair, and Lingyu hurriedly made room.
Duoduo originally intended to push hard, but when she placed her hands on it and gave a gentle push, the wheelchair moved.
Huh? Father, is your new wheelchair finished?
By the light of the lanterns, Duoduo finally noticed that the Prince of Pingyang was sitting in a brand-new wheelchair.
Mhm!
The Prince of Pingyang's tone revealed his exhaustion.
Duoduo and the Princess Consort of Pingyang carefully pushed the Prince of Pingyang back to the study.
Lingyu hurriedly went to brew tea. After serving it, he withdrew.
The Prince of Pingyang picked up the teacup and took a sip.
It's this hour already, why haven't you mother and daughter rested yet?
The Prince of Pingyang put down his teacup and quietly observed Duoduo.
Duoduo stuck out her tongue.
Mother and I were talking, we were just about to rest.
By the way, Father, why did you rush back so late?
Traveling at night is so unsafe. You should have come back tomorrow!
Father, are you feeling unwell? Do you want me to take your pulse?
Duoduo's face was full of concern.
The Prince of Pingyang looked at Duoduo.
You know how to take a pulse now?
Duoduo nodded. Mhm! The master told me to practice more!
Tomorrow, the master is taking me out to observe people, look at their faces, and deduce their physical conditions!
I was just telling Mother about this!
The Princess Consort of Pingyang looked at the father and daughter with a smiling face.
Duoduo was like a little magpie, chattering away, adding a lot of liveliness to the room.
The Prince of Pingyang looked at the Princess Consort of Pingyang. It's getting late. Your health is not good, Princess Consort, go back and rest.
The Princess Consort of Pingyang froze.
Was the Prince of Pingyang trying to send her away?
The Princess Consort of Pingyang stood up and bowed to the Prince of Pingyang.
I am also tired today, so I will take my leave. Please rest early as well, Your Highness!
Duoduo blinked her eyes.
She did not speak up to ask the Princess Consort of Pingyang to stay.
After the Princess Consort of Pingyang left with her servants, Duoduo reached out her hand toward the Prince of Pingyang.
The Prince of Pingyang did not extend his wrist, making Duoduo very confused.
Father, hiding your illness and avoiding doctors is not a good habit!
The Prince of Pingyang gave her a sideways glance, then placed his hand on the small table.
Duoduo happily placed her fingers on the Prince of Pingyang's pulse.
Duoduo took his pulse very seriously. After a good while, she finally withdrew her hand.
Father is recovering well. You must have been exercising frequently lately, right?
The meridians in your body have returned to normal.
However, since you traveled through the night today, your qi is a bit exhausted. You will be fine after some rest.
The Prince of Pingyang withdrew his hand.
Are you relieved now that you've taken my pulse?
Duoduo nodded.
Mhm! Knowing that Father is healthy, of course I am relieved.
Alright then! Now, it's Father's turn to take your pulse! The Prince of Pingyang reached out his hand toward Duoduo.
Duoduo looked curious.
Father, you know how to take a pulse too? How come I didn't know?
Hold it out! The Prince of Pingyang persistently reached out to Duoduo.
Duoduo placed her small hand into the Prince of Pingyang's palm.
The Prince of Pingyang felt it. The small hand was warm and showed a healthy rosy hue.
Li Jin said you had a nightmare?
Duoduo looked at the Prince of Pingyang in surprise. After a long while, she suddenly realized.
The master actually told you about this?
Father, did you rush back in the middle of the night because of this?
The Prince of Pingyang neither confirmed nor denied it.
Tell me, what did you dream about?
Duoduo leaned against the Prince of Pingyang and told him everything she saw in her dream, leaving no detail out.
What did that monk look like? Did he have any distinguishing features?
The Prince of Pingyang asked after listening.
Duoduo thought for a moment.
He looked very kind, had a round face, and was very tall, about the same height as Lingfeng.
On his chest, he had a string of prayer beads this long.
Oh right, the bottommost bead on his prayer beads was red, different from the rest.
He was wearing a gray robe and black shoes.
Other than that, there doesn't seem to be anything else.
Duoduo recounted as she recalled.
Did that temple have any distinguishing features? the Prince of Pingyang continued to ask.
Duoduo tilted her head, carefully recalling.
I saw that the Buddha statue was very large and solemn.
Beside the Buddha statue, there were many lamps!
The Prince of Pingyang frowned.
The way Duoduo described it was just like any ordinary temple.
Song Shuyu was in Fengcheng, and there were hundreds of temples, large and small, in Fengcheng.
Finding this temple in the shortest possible time would not be an easy task.
Lingyu!
Your subordinate is here! Lingyu pushed the door open and came in.
Take some men to Fengcheng immediately.
Go find our people and investigate where the carriages of the Ling Prince's Manor have gone recently.
Within three days, you must find out where this temple is! Bring back the Princess's birth characters!
Yes, your subordinate will go at once. But, Your Highness, if I leave, who will serve by your side?
